Brian Boone’s book of rock ‘n’ roll lists more than a bathroom read

book-cover-i-love-rock-n-rollIn his new book for Perigree Books, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll (Except When I Hate It): Extremely Important Stuff About the Songs and Bands You Love, Hate, Love to Hate, and Hate to Love, author Brian Boone‘s history as an editor for the long-running series of Uncle John’s Bathroom Readers shines through. The book is full of clever lists and witty commentary, and pointed barbs directed at pretty much every genre and artist of which you could think.

Unlike those Uncle John’s books, however, Boone’s book uses a little bit more “adult” language. It’s not filthy, but I’m sure that the other series would opt away from “skank.” I’m definitely sure they’ve never used “asshole.” It’s not used gratuitously, it just makes the whole affair seem a bit more cheeky than it would otherwise. A book of lists can drag, and the occasional bit of profanity certainly does well to perk things up a bit.
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